Advanced Living Solutions
Recent COVID health and safety concerns coupled to the rising cost of senior living, many of our clients are choosing to age in place in family environments.
With the right strategies our clients are able to surround themselves with the memories they still cherish, family they love and modern safe accessible home renovations.
modiFYI's accessible home renovations have been trending with the Baby Boomer generation. Our planned strategies offer the latest insights on design, equipment and technology supporting you today and in the future.
By implementing our phased modifications it supports our client's maintained independence in a familiar setting and save a substantial money spent on senior living.
While it may not be possible for an older adult to live independently forever, simple designs can be made to a home to make it safer and more functional to remain in the homes longer.
Process
Renovating your house to accommodate for your loved ones can take many different directions. modiFYI creates a needs assessment to help pin-point areas of your home that can be improved to support you.
With a wide variety of selections, we develop a plan on what works best for you and your home. It is not just about the short term investment, we want to make sure we can increase the value of your home while still catering to your families needs.
Our team will re-design, build and support you throughout the different phases of your needs.
Design
While assessing each room individually, there are a few core modification that we recommend for all of our clients:
- Open Floor Plan: An open floor plan allows for our clients to navigate their space safely and seamlessly. Any obstacles between rooms and doorways offer unique challenges.
- Lighting Systems: Eye sight is a common concern to our clients. Designing efficient and powerful lighting is a fundamental element. Simple window replacement brings in natural light and also modernizes your home.
- Wider Doorways: While this isn't always necessary, we recommend widening doorways to make the space more breathable and easier to navigate. This is needed for some clients based on current health situations.
- No-step Entries: Steps, no matter the size, are hazardous to a home that is intended for aging in place.
- Color Palettes: This design element is simple but often overlooked. Many colors can aid to our depth perception while other blend items that causes unnecessary challenges for most elderly individuals.
- Ramps: If your needs require using a wheelchair or a walker to get around, consider installing ramps both inside and outside of your home. We will design a fluid solution that will be much easier to navigate and get around.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are a hot spot for injuries. A bathroom evaluation and redesign should not be overlooked.
- Adjustable Toilet: Today's toilets offer comfort for those who struggle to stand up, sit down and can assist in hygiene. Adding rails near your toilet will also offer extra support and safety.
- Walk-in Shower: A wide walk-in shower is significantly easier to maneuver than a bath tub. A non slick coating can be added to your floors to prevent form any slips and falls.
- Bathtubs: Many new bathtub solutions are available that can make simple design and safety changes offering daily comfort. These elements can be added or removed as needs change.
- Grab Bars: As mentioned above, adding rails near showers, sinks, bathtubs and toilets give extra support and comfort.
Kitchen
When redesigning a kitchen for our clients, we want to make sure that everything is easily accessible for daily living.
- Cabinets & Drawers: Overhead cabinets can be very challenging compared to pull down shelves. We encourage large, low hing cabinets with plenty of storage space for easy access.
- Counter-tops: Many angled or sharp cornered counters can be very hazardous. We have several solutions that offer safety, variable heights, accessibility with modern designs.
- Hardware: As motor functions being to deteriorate there is a need for easy access to everything. A simple element change can make all the difference.
- Appliances: Cook-tops with simple controls and heights make it easier to cook meals and maintain independence. Designing accessible locations of appliances such as dishwashers and microwave can make daily living safe and easy to enjoy.
Aging in place is the next natural step
Let modiFYI expertise assist you and your family evaluate, design and implement changes that meet your needs today and in the future. Many of our clients desire to stay in their homes longer and investments in that philosophy is part of their family planned.
It is important to remember that this is not only a short term investment, but a long term one.